Manager, Visual Merchandising

Shiseido Company, Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Americas is seeking a Manager of Visual Merchandising to design, develop, and implement in-store visual programs across premium brands and retail partners. The role requires delivering fast, cost-efficient design programs while supporting business priorities.

The candidate must excel in 2D/3D design, have strong communication skills, and possess an elevated aesthetic for luxury audiences. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role with cross-functional partners and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of VM experience in beauty or fashion, focusing on 2D & 3D design.
• Proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering, display materials, and production processes.
• Graphic knowledge including typography and packaging artwork.
• Diversified portfolio showing VM program development in specialty, department store, and open-sell environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VM Managers to design, manage, and roll out merchandising programs across brands and retailers.
• Create 2D & 3D design proposals for US channels, including department stores, pop-ups, and in-store events.
• Produce schematic drawings, 3D renderings, and planograms for approvals.
• Collaborate with brands and cross-functional teams in a shared service environment.
• Coordinate with vendors to produce, price, and value-engineer VM elements; create packaging artwork.

Skills

VM design

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Typography & layout

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: New York

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager- Visual Merchandising; is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of in-store visual programs and events across multiple brands(Shiseido, Cle de Peau Beaute, NARS, Drunk Elephant)and retail partners (Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks, Macy’s, Sephora, etc.).

This individual must be highly organized and be able to deliver speed-to-market design programs, optimize cost, and support businesspriorities and/or objectives.He/shemust be proficient in 2D/3D design, have excellent communication skills and possess a sophisticatedaestheticsuited forluxury and prestigeaudiences.

This team playermust be motivated,innovative, agile, and results driven.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will partner with the Managers of Visual Merchandising to concept design, project management, implementation and roll-out of merchandising programs and initiatives across our retail environments.
• You will adapt seasonal global concepts to create 2D & 3D design proposals for opportunities at US specific retail channels including Department Store Visual weeks, retail outposts and pop-ups and in store events
• You will create schematic design drawings, 3D renderings and planograms for global HQ, US cross-functional partners and retailer approvals
• You will provide consistent communication and transparency with brands and cross functional partners in a shared service environment
• You will manage and collaborate with vendors to produce, price, and value engineer on-counter VM elements
• Graphic design based on brand assets and copy; packaging print ready artwork

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a minimum 3-5 years of VM experience in beauty or fashion industry with an emphasis in both 2D & 3D design; preparing planograms, and packaging artwork
• Required: High proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
• You must have knowledge of mechanical engineering, be well-versed in display materials and production processes
• You have graphic knowledge and skills including typography and layout; packaging and proofing print ready artwork
• You have a diversified portfolio demonstrating success with VM program development and implementation in specialty, department store and open sell environments
• You have comfort working independently and with levels of ambiguity; creatively problem solving
• You can thrive in a fast-paced environment with a willingness and ability to be agile and resourceful under tight deadlines
• You can maintain a collaborative, energetic and positive attitude and inspire creativity amongst peers
• You must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective cross-functional partnerships

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): 94,080 - 129,360

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